Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998)Regulations for the Administration of the Department of Correctional Services of the Republic of South AfricaChapter III : Sentenced Offenders22. Classification of sentenced offenders |
| 1) | Subject to the provisions of sections 7(3), 29, and 39 of the Act, a sentenced offender must be classified according to the security risk he or she poses, taking into account his or her suitability for treatment and training at a correctional centre. |
| 2) | The National Commissioner determines the classification in accordance with the following principles: |
| a) | individual classification in so far as the period of sentence permits and an analysis and assessment of the prisoner’s previous record, aptitude, qualification or previous training, ability and other personal factors; |
| b) | the maintenance of regular contact with, spouse, partner and next of kin; and |
| c) | insofar as the duration of sentence permits, the application of progressive and flexible reclassification. |